Shiseido Announces Results Of Research Into Links Between Lymphatic Vessel Impairment And Sagging Skin

Shiseido Co., Ltd., said impaired function of dermal lymphatic vessels brings about accumulation of subcutaneous fat, which in turn causes skin sagging. Performed in partnership with Nobuyuki Takakura, professor at Osaka University's Research Institute for Microbial Diseases, the study first reported the discovery that “pine cone extra” collected from Pinus Sylvestris, which is found across Europe and Asia, strengthens and normalizes the lymphatic vessels. Shiseido said it is developing skincare products based on the findings of the study.